Do not give this medication to a person
. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Spironolactone should not be used in animals with high blood potassium levels, those with advanced kidney disease, or those with Addison's disease.
What is spironolactone 25 mg tablet used for?
Spironolactone is used in combination with other medicines
to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and heart failure
. Lowering blood pressure can reduce the risk of strokes and heart attacks. Spironolactone is also used to lessen the need for hospitalization for heart failure.
Who should not use spironolactone?
You should not use spironolactone
if you Addison's disease, high levels of potassium in your blood, if you are unable to urinate, or if you are also taking eplerenone
.
Can you take 25 mg of spironolactone?
Patients who tolerate 25 mg once daily may have their dose increased to 50 mg once daily as clinically indicated
. Patients who do not tolerate 25 mg once daily may have their dose reduced to 25 mg every other day. See section 4.4 for advice on monitoring serum potassium and serum creatinine.
What medications are used for humans and animals?
Medications commonly prescribed to both humans and pets include
antibiotics like amoxicillin, antidepressants such as Prozac, pain medication like tramadol, various chemotherapy drugs, certain thyroid-control medications, and prednisone
.
Is dog gabapentin the same as human gabapentin?
What Is Gabapentin for Dogs? Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant and analgesic drug that is commonly prescribed by veterinarians to treat seizures, pain, and anxiety in dogs.
It is a human medication
, and its use in veterinary medicine is “off-label,” meaning it is not FDA-approved for pets.
Why is spironolactone a hazardous drug?
Material may be irritating to the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract
. May cause eye, skin, or respiratory system irritation. Suspected of causing cancer.
What painkillers can I take with spironolactone?
Painkillers. It is safe to take painkillers such as
paracetamol
with spironolactone. It's also fine to take occasional painkilling doses of ibuprofen with spironolactone.
Why do doctors prescribe spironolactone?
Spironolactone is used in combination with other medicines
to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and heart failure
. Lowering blood pressure can reduce the risk of strokes and heart attacks. Spironolactone is also used to lessen the need for hospitalization for heart failure.
What is spironolactone used for in humans?
Spironolactone is used to treat certain patients with hyperaldosteronism (the body produces too much aldosterone, a naturally occurring hormone); low potassium levels; heart failure; and in patients with edema (fluid retention) caused by various conditions, including liver, or kidney disease.
Why does spironolactone make you gain weight?
For example, if you take spironolactone for heart failure or edema (fluid retention and swelling) you're likely to lose weight as your body gets rid of excess fluid. On the other hand,
if spironolactone isn't working well to treat these conditions, your body may retain more fluid
. And this can lead to weight gain.
Does spironolactone make you look more feminine?
Feminizing hormone therapy often involves taking estrogen and anti-androgen hormones, such as estradiol or spironolactone. By taking these hormones,
you may be able to achieve more traditionally feminine characteristics
, including breast growth, body fat redistribution, and less facial hair.
Can I crush spironolactone?
Tablets may be crushed for swallowing if required
. As for all medicines, it is best to swallow the tablets with plenty of water. Do not give the missed dose if it is almost time for the next dose.
Can you overdose on spironolactone?
Overdose.
A spironolactone overdose can be fatal
, but the median lethal dose is extremely high, far greater than the maximum recommended dose of 400 mg per day.
Can you split spironolactone 50 mg in half?
Spironolactone reduces the vasoconstrictive effects of noradrenaline. Spironolactone can potentiate the effect of antihypertensive agents. The dosage of such drugs, in particular ganglion-blocking drugs,
can often be halved when spironolactone is added to the therapy
.
Can you use human drugs on animals?
Simple answer – no. Although human medications are often cheaper than the veterinary equivalents,
it's often really unwise to use them
– not only is it illegal, but it is also dangerous to your animals.
Are human and animal medications the same?
HUMAN BRAND NAME AND GENERIC MEDICATIONS
While brand name and generic medications may be effective in people,
there are no efficacy studies in animals
. Human generic drugs have not been tested for use in specific animal species for absorption, effectiveness and safety.
What is the difference between animal drugs and human drugs?
Human drugs are just that, approved for use in humans. They are tested, formulated and designed for people. Dogs and cats, however, are not humans
. That's why it's important to have medications that are approved for a species, dogs or cats.
Can I euthanize my dog with gabapentin?
Some anti-anxiety medications such as gabapentin also help to reduce pain, so they can decrease discomfort to procedures such as IV catheter placement prior to euthanasia
.
Can humans take gabapentin for pain?
Gabapentin is used together with other medicines to treat partial seizures in adults and children at least 3 years old.
Gabapentin is also used to treat neuropathic pain (nerve pain) caused by herpes virus or shingles (herpes zoster) in adults
. Use only the brand and form of gabapentin your doctor has prescribed.
Is gabapentin an opioid?
Gabapentin is not a narcotic. It's not classified as a controlled substance in most states. (Kentucky, West Virginia, Michigan, Tennessee, and Virginia have reclassified gabapentin as a Schedule V controlled substance).
Gabapentin is not an opioid
.
Why do you have to wear gloves with spironolactone?
Wear gloves when handling Spironolactone tablets.
Prolonged exposure to Spironolactone can cause birth defects, reproductive harm, cancer, or organ damage
.
Does spironolactone affect the liver?
Hepatotoxicity.
Clinically apparent liver injury from spironolactone is rare and only a few instances have been reported as isolated case reports
. The liver injury typically arises after 4 to 8 weeks of therapy and the pattern of serum enzyme elevations is usually hepatocellular or mixed.
How long should a person take spironolactone?
Most women find that their acne starts to improve after about 3 months of treatment. Hair complaints take longer, and treatment usually needs to be continued for
up to six months
before the benefit can be seen.
Can you take spironolactone and Tylenol?
No interactions were found between spironolactone and Tylenol
. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Can I take vitamin D with spironolactone?
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between spironolactone and Vitamin D3
. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Should I drink a lot of water with spironolactone?
Be sure to drink adequate water while taking spironolactone
. Watch for signs of dehydration, including: excessive thirst.
